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title: "NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b57"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b57

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme, led by Northumberland County Council, has been completed and is now under the award stage. The Council, in collaboration with the North East Combined Authority, sought a supplier to provide Technical Specialists for rural business support in County Durham, Gateshead, and Northumberland. This open procedure attracted four bids and culminated in awarding Northumberland Business Service Limited the contract. The procurement category is services, particularly business and management consultancy and staff training. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an optional extension period until March 2030. The programme focuses on delivering both 1:Many workshops and tailored 1-2-1 advice to enhance rural business capabilities.

This tender provides growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly SMEs, specialising in business support services and training within the rural economic sector. Companies that can offer innovative workshops and provide comprehensive one-on-one support to rural businesses will find this programme conducive to expanding their portfolio. Additionally, businesses positioned to demonstrate expertise in technical specialisation and resource management in rural settings will benefit significantly from participating. The successful execution of this contract can lead to substantial regional economic development, presenting an attractive prospect for businesses looking to strengthen their engagement with public sector projects.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council, the lead delivery partner on behalf of the North East Combined Authority (NECA), seeks to appoint a supplier that can supply a pool of Technical Specialists to support all rural businesses in County Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland. The selected supplier will facilitate the provision of 1:Many, in the form of workshops, and 1-2-1 advice to eligible businesses identified by the project and accepted onto the North East Rural Growth Programme (NERGP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051510-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | £675,000 |
| Awards value | £674,981 |
| Contracts value | £674,981 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL; GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051510-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033397-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011450-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051510-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033397-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011450-2026
  9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  Project reference - OPEN2026165

## Notice URLs

- http://nbsl.org.uk
- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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